India and South Africa are all set to lock horns in a nearly comprehensive tour. Where the women’s sides will play three ODI games on June 16, 19, and 23 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They will play a one-off Test, which the Women in Blue and the Proteas women will play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from June 28 to July 1. After that, people will witness three T20Is as well at the Chepauk from July 5 to 9.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup in October, this series has been viewed as preparation for both teams. Let’s have a look at their squads, where to watch, timings, etc.
India Women’s Squad
Looking at the Indian squad, batter Jemimah Rodrigues fitness has been an issue for the team. It will be interesting to see if she can make it to the playing XI now. The squad has a mix of experience and emerging names such as Dayalan Hemalatha and Uma Chetry, who broke into the ODI squad.
India ODI squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues , Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Dayalan Hemalatha, Radha Yadav, Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Priya Punia
India One-off Test squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Saika Ishaque, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar , Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh, Priya Punia
India T20I squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Uma Chetry (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues , Sajana Sajeevan, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Asha Sobhana, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
South Africa Women’s Squad
Speaking about the Proteas camp, which is captained by Laura Wolvaardt, the team has seen a few injuries. Experienced players Chloe Tyron and Lara Goodall have not been included due to injuries. But players like Nadine de Klerk and Mieke de Ridder could turn things around.
South Africa ODI squad
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.
South Africa Test squad
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.
South Africa Women’s Tour Of India Complete Schedule
1st ODI: June 16 (Sunday), India Women vs South Africa Women, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 1:30 PM IST
2nd ODI: June 19 (Wednesday), India Women vs South Africa Women, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 1:30 PM IST
3rd ODI: June 23 (Sunday), India Women vs South Africa Women, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 1:30 PM IST
One-off Test: June 28 (Friday) to July 1 (Monday), India Women vs South Africa Women, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
1st T20I: July 5 (Friday), India Women vs South Africa Women, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7:00 PM IST
2nd T20I: July 7 (Sunday), India Women vs South Africa Women, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7:00 PM IST
3rd T20I: July 9 (Tuesday), India Women vs South Africa Women, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7:00 PM IST
Where to watch India W vs South Africa W Test, ODI and T20I series?
Sports18 is going to telecast the South Africa Women’s tour of India. Live streaming of all the matches will also be available on the Jio Cinemas app.
